Trump presence means long queues for World Cup final
Summary
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium are facing long waits to enter due to increased security. The United States Secret Service is managing security because President Donald Trump is attending the match between Spain and Argentina.Key Facts
- The final is held at an 82,500-seat stadium in New York New Jersey.
- The match features Spain versus Argentina with kickoff at 3:00 pm local time (8:00 pm BST).
- President Donald Trump is present, making it the only World Cup game he is attending in person.
- The U.S. Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are both involved in stadium security.
- Security includes airport-style scanners and multiple security checkpoints.
- Fans are experiencing around two-hour queues to enter the stadium.
- Gates opened four hours before kickoff to help manage the crowd.
- Despite the queues, no delays or disruptions to the match are expected.
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